$55k dream renovation turns into nightmare; contractor borrows money from homeowner
11-06-2025, 02:06 PM
11-06-2025, 02:30 PM
Have rented a condo in PJ. There was no plank of wood at the back of the kitchen cabinet. What I saw was just the concrete wall of the kitchen. Very innovative way in saving material.
11-06-2025, 02:32 PM
?! Contractor borrow money from homeowner!?
This is a joke article?!
This is a joke article?!
11-06-2025, 02:36 PM
Be very cautious working for such contractors. I have friend who was not paid after completing the job. The contractor claimed that the homeowner default on payment.
11-06-2025, 02:55 PM
I got met a 5 star rating contractor. Now shd be retiring.
Never took a single cent from me after my house renovation completed. I gave him 100% for final payment
What 10% or 30% advance payment to him was an insult for his professionalism.
I even called him few times to ask him to collect the payment.
He WhatsApped me almost everyday how was the progress of the renovation work.
Even ID firm today, I dont think got such kind of service.
Never took a single cent from me after my house renovation completed. I gave him 100% for final payment
What 10% or 30% advance payment to him was an insult for his professionalism.
I even called him few times to ask him to collect the payment.
He WhatsApped me almost everyday how was the progress of the renovation work.
Even ID firm today, I dont think got such kind of service.
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12-06-2025, 08:42 AM
Some news mentioned hollow ceilings which collapsed, too. Must check on their work done during the process.
12-06-2025, 11:15 AM
Mr Luo wanted to cut out the middle man to save costs. Stay sentosa why do cheapskate? Orbigood!

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12-06-2025, 11:18 AM
Nowadays, 4rm HDB reno can easily 100K if u approach those bastards ID... 
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12-06-2025, 12:28 PM
17-07-2025, 02:47 PM
I had a similar experience and ended up doing some parts myself after getting burnt. If you're replacing skirting, I got mine from https://mdfskirtingworld.co.uk/skirting-boards/ and found it decent quality for the price. They delivered on time and the boards were already primed, so painting was easy. Way cheaper than what the contractor quoted me earlier. Just measure carefully, and you'll be fine cutting and fitting it with basic tools.
17-07-2025, 03:15 PM
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